This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …

Have a fun Night Out, and create a masterpiece! Think you can't paint? At So Van Gogh!, anyone can have a great time creating a work of art! Bring your friends and favorite snacks for an evening of fun, and our artist will give you step-by-step instructions so you can paint a beautiful, one of a kind creation to take home and display! Join us on any of our events, or schedule your own painting party to celebrate any occasion!

In Chinese Astrology 2012 is the year of the Black Dragon, which is kind of cool to piggy back on that and begin a club for martial arts enthusiast. We are a group focused on healthy living where individuals and families will enjoy the many martial arts tournaments and activites that take place around the world and also learn more about the many century old traditions. See you at the Dojo!

For portfolio-builders of the 3D world. For practitioners and artists who work with physical reality who wish to document the current state of their art with an out-of-the-box photographer or videographer. We assemble physical artists realm of dancers, practitioners of yoga, cosmeticians, performance artists, street ?? (fill in the rest and keep going...) This is a group of dream-state artists who manufacture art. Sorry, but there will be no "found art" involved, as there are already many groups …

ART HAUS is a studio space to bring creative people together on a regular basis. Often artists need the commitment of a "weekly class" to help set aside time for our creative endeavors, ART HAUS hopes to facilitate your commitment.  The studio will serve as a social environment for group critiques and exposure to other innovative perspectives and possible collaborations as you work on your own projects each week. Optional Instruction for Beginner/Advanced Artists Individual Instruction with emp …

We are a certified school practicing the Russian Martial Art known as Systema. DC Systema is an official representative of Vladimir Vasiliev in the Washington, DC area. We welcome everybody interested in studying this unique martial art as well as those interested in improving health, relaxation, and better stress management.

This is a time to create, to be free, to play. A place to make connections, meet new people, laugh and feel our vitality. A place to let go of our stress – and build an abundance of joy. A place to share our gifts with other people. A place to be ourselves. A fun, happy place. We'll learn how playfulness, humor and collaboration create a fulfilling experience. This is a group for anyone intrigued by graffiti art, painting, airbrushing, cartoons, comics, color, and abstract forms. All skill level …

Artists love to create artwork, but promoting our work can be a tedious task. This group is a group for serious artists who would like to help support each other to reach out and show our work to the public, contact art consultants, museums and galleries and create promotional materials for their work. We will meet twice a month for work sessions with our laptops and ideas. Come with any tips you would like to share. Membership in our group will also give you the opportunity to network with fell …

Please join us if you are looking for opportunities to participate in the Arts, if you love to sing, or dance, if you write songs, poetry, or if you would like to explore and discover new frontiers. CARPE DIEM ARTS creates multi-generational and cross-cultural community celebrations, offering workshops and residencies in the visual, literary and performing arts, as well as a monthly Sing and a monthly Contradance in Silver Spring, retreats on the Eastern Shore, and other uplifting and community- …

The vision of the Arts Ministry is to dramatize words through movement, body language, sign language and facial expressions. It is the utilization of these techniques that we will offer professionalism of the art and ministry relevant to the needs of those we minister to. The purpose of the Arts Ministry is to bear witness of God’s salvation, love, forgiveness, deliverance and sustaining power. It is also our purpose to follow the mandate of serving the Lord with gladness and using our gifts and …

WELCOME! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, and want to improve your skill at working with nude models, this group is probably for you. We take photography v …

This group will meet to explore all the ways that expressive arts (especially art journals, visual diaries and vision boards) can help us understand and express who we are in the world, make meaning of our lives and the events in them, and move us closer to the lives we envision for ourselves. We'll spend some time each meeting exploring a new technique or theme, give everyone some time to work on a personal project, and share what we discover. No experience required!

The purpose of this group is to explore the arts in various ways, including attending festivals, museums, art galleries, musical events, and related functions, and to meet new people while doing so. Suggestions are welcome!

This group is for people who want to make a living out of doing what they love. It doesn't matter if you are a painter, singer, actor, writer, dancer, crafty type, or just want to bring more creative energy into your career--we welcome you! Our group meets on a monthly basis to provide a network of support while we pursue our dream jobs. In addition, there are special paid workshops and seminars geared toward the creative professional. Conceived as a result of Laura Zam's workshop, "How to Leave …

Greetings! I am a lover of FMA, and wanted to create a group for those in the DMV area to meet up to learn and to cross train in the various FMA arts. Any practitioners of Kali, Arnis, Escrima, or any other Filipino Arts are encouraged to join. All skill levels are encouraged, from beginners to Guros. Here's a list of the current Sayoc Instructors:  http://sayoc.com/?page_id=4

Welcome, Tao Life Seekers! According to the ancient wisdom of Taoism, in nature there is balance and harmony; Taoism promotes living in accordance with the laws of nature. This group is for those seeking to achieve an inspired creative life applying Taoist principles, either as an artist, a martial artist, a healer, an acupuncturist, a herbalist, a green environmentalist, or those interested in applying those principles in their lives. Our monthly activities take our members to where Tao princip …

Arts, Media & Professionals (AMP) Bible Talk is an informal Bible discussion group that seeks to apply the Bible to members' lives with a special focus on the arts community. The group meets weekly for approximately one hour for a powerful Bible lesson mixed with a lively discussion about topical and practical issues of our day. Refreshments are provided and locations vary.  Once per month, AMP Bible Talk will participate in the arts community by attending a play/concert/open mic/etc. or hosting …

The DC Dance and Martial Arts Meetup group is sponsored by Roda Movements Studio in Takoma Park and is looking to connect people who would be interested in fitness, dance and martial arts We want to celebrate the common threads of music, movement, dedication, and expression that unite diverse movements of Capoeira, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Muay Thai, also dances like Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and fitness like Zumba.

The purpose of the group is to showcase local area talent and cover the graphic design, illustration, responsive web design, typography, advertising, self promotional, interactive and photography scene.   We want to also share ideas, discover opportunities, collaborate, meet potential clients, tap expertise, and establish partnerships. Meet the organizers, each one of them seasoned professionals in the creative and web design disciplines. How will we do this? Presentations on Photoshop, Illust …

We are women who collect fine art or are interested in learning about fine art who meet for exhibition tours, gallery openings and other fine art excursions in the Washington, DC area.

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

Everyone is welcome here. We invite artists, sculptors, doodlers, and paint-slingers of ALL skill levels to join Unique Perspectives (UP) Meetup. We welcome members of MeetUp groups, DRAW, Sketch On, the Lodge, and the DC Plein Air Painters! Unique Perspectives is a SOCIAL group that uses our common interest in creating art to draw us together. Our socials and semi-structured activities will help give you the support you need to open yourself to your inner creator! ******************** …

Come into the ArtHouse ! Meet with local film and arts lovers to watch indie, foreign and classic films! We'll also attend art gallery openings, theater performances, Embassy evenings, museums, author readings and interesting concerts. And more often than not, there will be a reception! The idea will be to keep the price down and participation and conversation up! We'll go wherever art house films are screened in town--museums, cultural institutions, embassies, local film festivals, as well as …

The purpose of this meetup is to have a Blast! To that end, we're creating art, making photographs and telling stories -- hopefully the kind that won't get you in trouble, but leaves a lasting impression. The Meetup will offer many opportunities to not learn about improving upon your art. Technics and the basics of photography will also be visited in workshops as well as excursions. Art, and I believe art is photography, should be limitless. BUT, I do not promote art that supports violence or di …

DC Young Benefactors is a social group for culturally engaged young professionals in the nation’s capital. This group is for you if you like to have fun while supporting the local arts and culture scene. We will organize meetups at museums, art galleries and other fine cultural institutions. Events will range from afterhours events at premier locations, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, special events and more! Please note this group is not affiliated with the Smithsonian Young Benefactors  …

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of photos I have taken of naked men). We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyone time to take enough photos) and practice the art of photographing men with little or no clothing. We usua …

We are a group of Arts and Culture lovers who love to socialize. Our events are mostly hosted events with a person to greet you and keep the group together.  The events size could be 5-6 people up to 20 people. Our emphasis is enjoying Arts and Culture events with opportunities to network and make long lasting friends.  We will always try to look for special discounted tickets for our events.  We'll go to different venues in town--museums, cultural institutions, and local film festivals.   We're …

This group is here to openly discuss, exchange skills & talents and practice the martial arts. I invite you to meet others with different backgrounds and/or  experiences than you. Some of the seminars and classes are geared to students with less exposure to martial arts and those who shy away from full contact; other times are for hardcore, hardened and knowledgeable, practitioners. But martial arts is more than fighting. The martial artist cares for the body, thought processes, knowledge, and y …